John O’Brien

Executive Director | Head of Payroll

UK

John leads the payroll team at Frazer Jones. He recruits executive payroll and benefits professionals with UK, EMEA and global remits. With an unrivalled network, he is seen as the leading executive payroll recruitment specialist in the UK. He hosts and speaks regularly at payroll, banking and insurance industry forums and has a wealth of experience across the UK and EMEA.

  • Professional services

Senior Payroll Manager (Global)

Senior Payroll Manager (Gobal) £90k to £110k + Car allowance & bonus Professional Services City working policy 3 days in the office 2 days working from home I have just been retained by a leading global professional services firm who are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to head up their Global Client Services […]
  • Salary GBP90000 – GBP110000 per annum + Car allowance £6k + Bonus
  • Posted 1 maand geleden geplaatst

JOHN’s Insights

  • Payroll

Payroll in 2025: why now’s the time to future-proof your career

  • Posted mei 6, 2025
In today’s evolving business environment, payroll has never been more critical – or more complex. As we move through 2025, professionals in the payroll space are facing new challenges, new opportunities, and a host of technological advancements that are reshaping payroll functions across every sector. John O’Brien, Executive Director at Frazer Jones and the UK’s leading executive payroll recruiter, […]
  • Payroll

How to choose the right payroll professional: Essential qualities to consider

  • Posted september 3, 2024
Hiring the right payroll professional is crucial for any business, whether it’s a small start-up or a large multinational corporation. A skilled payroll professional ensures employees are paid accurately and on time, maintains compliance with tax regulations and secures efficient payroll processes. The role of a payroll professional is more than just calculating wages; it […]
  • Payroll

Global recruitment trends in payroll: A data-driven analysis

  • Posted augustus 1, 2024
The payroll sector is undergoing significant transformations worldwide, driven by various economic, technological and regulatory factors. Analyzing current global recruitment trends in payroll through data offers valuable insights for both job seekers and employers. This article explores the most significant trends in payroll recruitment, backed by recent data and statistics. Shift to Cloud-Based Payroll Systems​ […]
  • Payroll

High demand for payroll professionals in New York: over 3,000 vacancies highlighted in latest market analysis

  • Posted juni 11, 2024
As the global Head of Payroll at Frazer Jones, I was thrilled to host our recent Frazer Jones Connect: Payroll event in New York City. The event brought together senior managers and leaders in payroll from across the financial services sector, providing a platform for us to discuss the current state of the talent market […]
  • UK

Frazer Jones Pulse: UK payroll Q1 2024

  • Posted mei 1, 2024
What’s been happening in HR recruitment across the UK Payroll market? John O’Brien, Executive Director of Payroll, spoke to, Charlotte Faktor, Director and head of interim UK, about the development and changes happening within the payroll space. How payroll employees are making waves and be coming key business partners. Watch the full video here: If […]
  • Career advice

How to succeed as a Payroll Specialist: believe in your skillset, understand your worth 

  • Posted september 6, 2022
Enhancing skillsets for payroll professionals  2022 has become the year when payroll professionals have stepped up to the plate and delivered beyond measure.  Individuals working across financial/professional services, fintech along with biotech and pharmaceuticals have seen their skillsets increase, taking on more responsibility from HR and working in a hybrid/diverse capacity that is now challenging […]
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